A Different Corner
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I'd say love would keep us from pain
Had I been there, had I been there
I would promise you all of my life
But to lose you would cut like a knife
So I don't dare, no I don't dare
You are the only one to stop my tears
And I'm so scared, I'm so scared
Take me back in time maybe I can forget
Turn a different corner and we never would have met
Would you care
I don't understand it, for you it's a breeze
Little by little you've brought me to my knees
Don't you care
No I've never come close in all of these years
You are the only one to stop my tears
I'm so scared of this love
And if all that there is, is this fear of being used
I should go back to being lonely and confused
If I could, I would, I swear
The lyrics to WHAM!'s song A Different Corner explore the fear and vulnerability that comes with falling deeply in love. The opening lines suggest that the singer used to view love as a romantic and almost mystical force that could protect them from pain. However, their perspective has shifted, and they now see that loving someone deeply also opens them up to the possibility of profound heartbreak. They are hesitant to make any promises or express their feelings too openly, out of fear of losing the person they love.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on how their love for this person has brought them both joy and emotional turmoil. They are terrified of losing the one person who has been able to bring them solace and stop their tears. At the same time, they are puzzled by how the other person seems to be able to navigate the relationship with ease while they are brought to their knees. The singer is torn between wanting to forget the pain of love and the fear of being lonely and confused again.
Overall, the lyrics to A Different Corner poignantly express the complex emotions that come with love and the fear of losing something precious.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd say love was a magical thing
If someone were to ask me, I would have described love as a wondrous force
I'd say love would keep us from pain
I believed that love was powerful enough to shield us from suffering
Had I been there, had I been there
If only I was present during our initial interaction
I would promise you all of my life
I would have pledged my entire being to you
But to lose you would cut like a knife
However, the mere thought of losing you would be excruciatingly painful
So I don't dare, no I don't dare
Therefore, I am too afraid to make such a commitment
'Cause I've never come close in all of these years
Because I have never felt anything quite as intense and vulnerable as this before
You are the only one to stop my tears
You are the only person who can comfort me and mend my broken heart
And I'm so scared, I'm so scared
However, I am terrified of the emotions and vulnerability involved in this relationship
Take me back in time maybe I can forget
I wish I could turn back time and erase these feelings from my heart and mind
Turn a different corner and we never would have met
If our lives had taken a different path, we would have never crossed paths
Would you care
Would it even matter to you?
I don't understand it, for you it's a breeze
I don't comprehend how effortlessly you seem to handle this relationship
Little by little you've brought me to my knees
Gradually, you have weakened my defenses and made me completely vulnerable
Don't you care
Do my emotions not hold any weight or significance to you?
No I've never come close in all of these years
I have never felt this way about anyone else in my entire life
You are the only one to stop my tears
You are the one and only source of comfort for me during my moments of sorrow
I'm so scared of this love
However, I am petrified of the uncertainty and vulnerability involved in this type of affection
And if all that there is, is this fear of being used
Furthermore, if the only thing I receive out of this relationship is fear of being utilized, then
I should go back to being lonely and confused
It may be better for me to revert to my former state of isolation and perplexity
If I could, I would, I swear
If it were possible for me to forget you and rid myself of these feelings, I absolutely would
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael
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[Verse 1]
I'd say love was a magical thing
I'd say love would keep us from pain
Had I been there, had I been there
I would promise you all of my life
But to lose you would cut like a knife
So I don't dare, no I don't dare
Cause I've never come close in all of these years
You are the only one to stop my tears
And I'm so scared, I'm so scared
[Verse 2]
Take me back in time maybe I can forget
Turn a different corner and we never would have met
Would you care
I don't understand it, for you it's a breeze
Little by little you've brought me to my knees
Don't you care
No I've never come close in all of these years
You are the only one to stop my tears
I'm so scared of this love
And if all that there is, is this fear of being used
I should go back to being lonely and confused
If I could, I would, I swear
@MuhammadFarhan-ny7tj
Who is listening to this master piece in 2024
@lauracherti2951
Since inception 💜
@Itsmylife2014
It's one of my faves ❤
@cathyknight3688
Me ...😔😔🙏🙏🙏🙏R.I.P .. Gorgeous George.......😔😔🙏🙏🙏🙏
@ebbiv
Me!!! Im in a corner myself for a while now!! Timeless masterpiece
@tanyahammond9716
Right now🎶🎶
@Paris__
You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now, is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's........Priceless, and I wouldn't change them for the world!
@AbdulAziz-gu1ei
We are the fortunate one
@vickiemendoza9252
amen! me too!
@chantalmassicotte3934
I totally agree. I was 16 in 1984 and it was magical. I hope heaven is like the 80's.